2026 Semi-Finals Preview: Every Team Has a Case. Only One Gets the Trophy.

Meg Manning, Abby Thorpe, Abbi Shilts and Bridget Wipfler are all poised to make a big impact for their respective teams at Championship Weekend in Portland this weekend.

Championship Weekend brings together a field with very little separating it. Every team in attendance spent the regular season proving they belong, and now each has a legitimate path to the title. A combined record of 25-7 shows both their dominance and is proof that anyone can win. Each team at this event has only lost to other teams in attendance. Will San Diego have the firepower down the roster to take home a repeat title? Can Seattle prove they’re back to being the best with some new additions? Will Colorado buck the regular season narrative and punch above their weight? Or will this year finally be the year Bay Area breaks through to bring home their first WUL Championship? 

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Semifinal 1 - June 13 @ 2:00pm PT
Seattle Tempest vs Bay Area Falcons

These two teams haven’t played since the regular season in 2025, when Seattle eeked out a 12-10 win on the road. Now, both teams have added key components to their roster and had a full season to build chemistry. Three of the five OPOTY finalists (Cheryl Hsu for Seattle with Robyn Fennig and Alex Barnett for Bay Area) will be playing in this game, so fans can expect dynamic offensive lines that can work through different defensive looks.

This year, Tempest has scored more goals (177 to 149), earned more blocks (130 to 116), and earned almost 30% more breaks than the Falcons (85 to 64). However, most of that difference can be accounted for from a single blowout Seattle had against the Wild. One differentiator we can trust is Seattle’s tendency to huck. On offense, you never know if Hsu (17/20 on hucks this season) is about to unleash a full field throw with plenty of star receivers downfield including BPOTY finalist Gemma Munck (21G, 7A), returning star Kaitlynne Roling (threw a record nine assists in a single game), and athletic mainstay Drea Baroma (10G, 9A). Additionally, while MVP finalist Jamie Kauffman (24G, 29A - led the league in both categories) and DPOTY finalist Meg Manning (19G, 9A) have primarily played defensive points this season, they both have crossed over to the O-line plenty of times and had success. Seattle has plenty of firepower they can throw out on offense if the game gets tight.

Bay Area, on the other hand, plays more of a small-ball type of offense, often relying on their star handler duo of Barnett (13G, 12A) and Fennig (3G, 18A) to work the disc up the field. During the regular season, they averaged 7.8 completions per scoring possession - the highest number in the league - while Seattle averaged the lowest at 6.0. The contrast between Seattle’s high-paced offense and the Falcon’s more deliberate attack will be fascinating to watch. First year Falcons like Dawn Culton (4G, 6A, 11B) and Bridget Wipfler (12G, 9A, 14B) bring energy to an already veteran defensive line including Eliza Pugh (3G, 12A, 4B), Eliza Chang (4G, 1A, 4B), and Lily Steponaitis (1G, 5A, 6B) who have the chemistry with years of consistency for the Falcons.

Why Seattle will win:

Seattle has played this entire season with no fear and a deep, experienced roster. They boast a finalist in every end-of-season award category, and they have even more players who have shown up in big ways. Lauren Page and Anna Pettee are two of the best lock-down defenders in the league. Ciona Antolin (a former gymnast) has exploded onto the scene with high pressure defense capped with athletic bids and a big vertical. Brogan Jones is the maestro of Seattle’s D-line offense off the turn - she’s completed all 10 of her huck attempts this season.

Why Bay Area will win:

Bay Area also is the only team this season to have bested San Diego, showing they have the depth to match a team like Seattle (who suffered an at home loss to San Diego). If the Falcons can keep up their patience to chip away at yards with smart decisions, they boast the second best Red Zone Efficiency in the league and could demonstrate the discipline to convert possessions into points and points into a semi-finals win.

Semifinal 2 - June 13 @ 5:15pm PT

San Diego Super Bloom vs Colorado Alpenglow

Every MVP crowned in WUL history comes from either Super Bloom or Alpenglow and they’ve taken home the most recent WUL Titles - San Diego in 2025 and Colorado in 2024 (just their second year as a team). Each of these teams has strong foundations and top talent, as well as a knack for utilizing a horizontal stack to stretch the depth of the field (San Diego threw the most hucks of any team in the regular season).

San Diego started this season without missing a beat from their title win in 2025, this time stunning the Bay Area with an eight point victory. Throughout the season, San Diego has remained almost perfect, their only loss to Bay Area when they rematched later in the season. Helton has been relatively quiet, playing with an injury throughout only six games, but still has played the third most points on the team at 114, behind only Katilyn Weaver and Kristen Pojunis (133 and 126, respectively, with MVP finalist Abbi Shilts only playing 106 points over the season). These three represent some of the highest two-way talent on Super Bloom, which seems to be their preferred method of play, shirking traditional offensive and defensive lines when they have the personnel. Super Bloom have shown the ability to rely on over a dozen players, allowing whomever happens to be open on any given point to take over. Eight different players have scored three or more goals in a game, and seven different players have thrown three or more assists. Helton (7G, 16A, 8B), Pojunis (4G, 22A, 10B), Weaver (9G, 16A, 7B) and Shilts (16G, 7A, 9B) are only the loudest parts of San Diego’s success. Kelli Iwamoto (2G, 6A, 4B) and Rebeca Ellis (6G, 9A, 5B) rank for the top two most throws on the team, showing their ability to possess the disc through any difficulty. Super Bloom again and again relied on these veterans to find a way to keep possessions alive (including no look backhands and lefty scoobers from former OPOTY Iwamoto). 

On the other side of the field, Colorado seems primed to match San Diego’s penchant for the deep game. The rest of the league has caught onto Ari Nelson’s absolute cannon of an arm, and through deliberate handler and cutter defense, limited their ability to punish other teams this season. They still easily lead the team with 28 assists (plus 4G and 2B). Nelson’s partner in crime, Abby Thorpe, sits second in assists with 20 (plus 22G and 9B). Even if San Diego manages to limit these two, Colorado adds new threat and BPOTY finalist Kennedy McCarthy (20G, 13A, 10B) to their offense along with veterans Allysa Dixon (4G, 16A, 2B) and Sarah Levinn (7G, 3A, 2B). Colorado’s chemistry includes their ability to seemingly throw to no one and come up with a positive result. Their offensive firepower is only half the story, as their defense has leveled up this year with the addition of DPOTY finalist Sarah Itoh (15G, 3A, 19B) moved over  from the offensive line, plus newcomers Alexandra Guy (8G, 2A, 7B) and Maggie O’Connor (5G, 7A, 3B). Colorado can match the top end of San Diego, but can they meet their energy and depth for a full four quarters?

Why San Diego will win:

Recent history. These two teams have played each other already this season in an 18-16 Super Bloom win back on May 16 in San Diego. Colorado was able to compete for 44 of the 48 minutes played, but Super Bloom took advantage of a few miscues late in in the first quarter, and once they took the lead, they stayed there comfortably. San Diego’s depth of roster should scare every team heading into this weekend, but it is a particularly tough matchup for Colorado who relies more on their top talent. If San Diego comes into Championship Weekend with a healthy roster and a focus on possession, they’re easy favorites to move forward into the final.

 Why Colorado will win:

Colorado has not looked as consistently dominant as San Diego has, and will have to overcome the odds to pull off the win this weekend and return to the Championship Game. Colorado has lost to every other team at Championship Weekend - does that give them an advantage? In Alpenglow’s regular season loss to San Diego, they went just 2/17 on break opportunities, despite posting a respectable 35% conversion rate on the year. It seems deeply unlikely that Colorado will perform as poorly as the first time around against Super Bloom. And while they may be entering the game as underdogs, Colorado has the weapons to compete with any team out there. They are led by the most dynamic offensive duo in the league at the helm of Nelson and Thorpe. Nelson and Thorpe took their game to the next level this year, finishing first (Thorpe) and third (Nelson) in total yards, with Thorpe having over 40 combined goals and assists, while Nelson finished with nearly 30 assists. Additions of McCarthy and O’Connor, backed by veterans Itoh and Dixon, have had huge impacts on Alpenglow this season. It’s brutally difficult to beat a team twice in a short period of time, and an offense that is just a fraction more efficient on O and D points could very well mean Colorado is headed to the final instead.

Speagle Has Breakout Game in Week 12; CW Teams Rest Up To Prepare For Finals

Arizona's Madison Speagle earns Week 12 Player of the Week honors after a career-high 5-goal performance against San Diego Super Bloom, adding 3 blocks and 0 turns in a dominant two-way showing.

This weekend brings a league-wide bye, giving teams one final chance to recover, regroup, and prepare for Championship Weekend as the race for the 2026 WUL title reaches its conclusion.

WUL Week 12 Player of the Week:
Madison Speagle (Arizona Sidewinders)

Madison Speagle (AZ) is all smiles as she takes the field in Arizona. (Photographer: Nathan Brodie)

In Arizona’s battle with San Diego Super Bloom, Madison Speagle was everywhere, accounting for 5 of the Sidewinders’ 8 goals while adding 3 blocks and committing zero turns. Her 5 -goal performance marked a new career high, while the 3 blocks matched her personal best, making it one of the most complete two-way performances of the season.

When Arizona needed a playmaker, Speagle delivered. When they needed a defensive stop, Speagle delivered that too.

The breakout game was the latest milestone in a rapid rise for one of the Sidewinders’ most reliable contributors. Speagle finished the season as the team's second leading goal scorer and tied for the lead in blocks.

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No Games June 6-7 | Championship Weekend Ahead

The regular season is in the books, and the WUL schedule takes a brief pause before the league's biggest weekend arrives.

With Championship Weekend set for June 13–14, the league's final four have one last opportunity to rest, recover, and fine-tune their game plans before chasing a WUL title. Months of work have led to this moment, and the road to a championship is down to just two days of high-stakes ultimate.

Whether you're making plans to be there in person or tuning in from afar, now's the time to secure your Championship Weekend tickets or make plans to stream every game live.

Week 12 Recap: Seattle Tops the NW, San Diego Asserts Dominance in SW

Week 12 was a final chance for all eight teams to end the regular season on their terms. All Championship Qualifiers handily won their matches with the closest game happening in Los Angeles, where Tempest won by 5 points (all three other matches had differentials of 10+ points). San Diego’s 12 point win in Arizona clinched them the top spot in the Southwest conference despite Bay Area beating Oregon at home 25-12. The biggest margin came from Colorado though, who traveled to Utah and put up a statement win of 25-10 on the road.

Game 1: SEA @ LA

Seattle Stays On Top

Despite being on the road with a tight roster, Seattle showed up in Los Angeles ready to play, jumping out to a 5-1 lead to start the game. After a timeout, Astra were able to right the ship and brought the score within one for much of the second quarter before Tempest grabbed a couple more breaks to go into half 11-7. 

Tempest continued to assert their dominance in the second half, extending the lead to six during the third quarter, and never looked back, eventually winning by five. LA had no answer for Jamie Kauffman, who did it all for Seattle, showing off why she’s a contender for MVP with 7 goals, 4 assists, 4 blocks and 514 total yards. Rookie Gemma Munck also made a case for BPOTY with 4 goals and 304 total yards.

Despite a slow start and a couple short runs of Seattle breaks, Astra showed their grit, earning multiple breaks to be within 1-2 points for most of the second quarter before Seattle opened up their lead. LA’s Chip Yen served up 4 goals, 1 assist and 285 total yards, Rache Johnston earned her own 3 goals and 1 assist, and Hanae Oda delivered 2 goals, 2 assists and one block on 207 total yards.

Game 2: OR @ BAY

Bay All Business Against Oregon

Bay Area opened the game with 3 unanswered goals and never looked back as they prepared to enter Championship Weekend, while Oregon struggled to find a rhythm with a short roster, missing multiple starters.

Things were looking up for Oregon as they fought through their first deficit to bring the game within 2, but the game was out of reach after they were completely silenced by the Bay Area in the second quarter. Oregon doesn’t give up without a fight though, and outscored the Falcons in the third quarter before eventually giving up extra breaks to end the game with a 13 goal deficit.

The Falcons flexed the depth of their roster to keep up high defensive pressure (3 players logged 3 blocks: Courtney Greenley, Dawn Culton, and Julia Mankoff). The cutters ran the show as Olivia Goss scored 4 goals, 2 assists and earned 300 total yards and Julianna Madigan grabbed 3 goals, 3 assists and earned 329 total yards.

With multiple starters missing, Oregon simply seemed to lack the legs to meet the Falcon’s defensive pressure, but there were a few players the Bay simply didn’t have an answer for. Captain Caitlin Fitzgerald threw 6 assists while also earning 1 block and 361 total yards. Second year pro Sylvi Barnes showed out as well, demolishing her defenders all over the field and ending the game with 2 goals, 1 assist and 418 total yards. And finally, Emily Pozzy held down the backfield throwing for 397 yards and adding 2 blocks and goals each with 1 assist on top.

Game 3: CO @ UT

Colorado Crushes Utah

Colorado sprinted out to a 6-1 lead in the first quarter, and the game was never closer than 4 after that. The Alpenglow had their foot on the gas the entire game as they get ready for Championship Weekend. 

Utah was unable to answer Colorado’s pressure, or create much of their own. The Wild earned only 8 opportunities for a break and weren’t able to convert any of them into a score.

MVP candidate Abby Thorpe showed why she’s the big dog. Thorpe turned in another 6 goals, 2 assists and 2 blocks with over 510 total yards on the field. Another veteran for Colorado, Rena Kawabata, turned in one of their best games with 2 goals, 3 assists and 3 blocks on 241 total yards playing largely on the D-line.

Wild heavily relied on new star Eva Bell (4 assists, 1 block and 530 total yards) to distribute the disc, but Bell was left without enough options too many times. Anna McClurken had high usage for Utah with 392 total yards, but trying to do it all led to 8 turnovers, representing the high pressure Utah felt from the Alpenglow.

Colorado used the game to try out some less common zone looks and moved players across lines, showing they have a breadth of tools for when they face off against top Southwest team San Diego in the semifinals of Championship Weekend.

Game 4: SD @ AZ

San Diego Stifles Sidewinders

In our final regular season game of the year, Super Bloom needed a win to stay on top of the Southwest Conference. They delivered emphatically, opening the game with 2 breaks and not looking back, holding Arizona to just 3 points over the entire second half.

Despite having standout performances from some players, Arizona felt their missing regular contributors Lauren Pisani and Kez Gesell. Madison Speagle took the reins downfield, earning her 5 goals, 3 blocks, 0 turns and the nod for Week 12 Player of the Week! Behind the disc, Chip Chang balled out, throwing 4 assists, completing all 29 of her passes including 3 hucks, and throwing for 352 yards.

San Diego also played without stars Kaela Helton and Kaitlyn Weaver, but they didn’t lose a step with their deep roster. Former Sidewinder Megan Maxfield took advantage of her space downfield with 3 goals, 1 assist and 1 block, with Merideth Byl (also a former Sidewinder) adding her own 3 goals and 1 assist on top of 338 total yards. Abbi Shilts was a highlight machine as well with 3 of her own goals, 1 assist, 1 block and 423 total yards with Laura Blume confidently distributing for 232 throwing yards with an assist to boot.

Outside Looking In: What Separates the Top Four From Everyone Else?

Los Angeles Astra, Oregon Soar, Arizona Sidewinders and Utah Wild did not qualify for 2026 Championship Weekend.

By Noam Gumerman
WUL Lead Writer

The 2026 Western Ultimate League Championship Weekend field is set! All four teams that qualified for 2026 Championship Weekend (Bay Area, Colorado, San Diego, and Seattle) are repeats from 2025, and finished undefeated against the four who did not (Arizona, Los Angeles, Oregon, and Utah). So what’s kept the bottom four teams in the league a step or two behind? Which of these four teams has the easiest path to Championship Weekend in 2027? What should each group work on in this offseason to take them there?

Arizona Sidewinders (3-5)

Three wins in 2026 are a huge success for Arizona, eclipsing its combined total of wins in 2024 and 2025. Despite their success this year, this roster had the potential to achieve more.Two games stick out for the Sidewinders, which, if a handful of points had gone differently, could have ended up with Arizona still in contention for Champ Weekend rather than having nothing to play for in their 20-8 blowout loss to San Diego in Week 12. Those games were a 19-16 loss to Oregon in Week 8, and a 17-15 loss to Bay Area in Week 10.

In Week 10, Sidewinders traded blows with the Falcons the entire game. They had the disc with a 13-12 lead in the fourth quarter and missed on an open huck to take a late two-goal lead. Falcons equalized immediately after and then forced a short field turnover on the next Sidewinders possession that resulted in a break and put away the game for good. Short field turnovers were the big killer, with Arizona turning this disc over five times inside their own brick mark, while Bay Area did so just once. In their tight loss to Oregon a few weeks prior, they also had more turnovers in their own red zone than Oregon did. Had Arizona played the field position game just a little better over those two games, it’s possible they’d have been in the hunt for a playoff spot. They’ve proven this core is capable of more than they demonstrated in 2024 and 2025. But their prospects in 2027 depend on their ability to grow into playing a full four quarters of ultimate on both sides of the disc, and to avoid the mental lapses that give other teams short fields. 

Overall, Arizona showed their chemistry throughout the season after returning the most players of any 2026 roster. This was on full display in their home opener where they soundly beat Utah Wild by 9 points. Back this year after injury were stars Kez Gesell and Kody Lippincott, helping give Arizona some of the punch they needed. Next year, Sidewinders will need the middle portion of the roster to step up and deliver the consistency they’ll need to earn a win against the top half of the league.

Los Angeles Astra (1-7)

Despite a 1-7, last-place finish in the Southwest Conference, and being out of the playoff hunt for most of the season, there are some positive signs suggesting Astra could improve their record significantly next season. For starters, they haven’t been blown away by any teams to an extreme extent so far, unlike their last-in-conference counterparts in Utah. In fact, most of the league has been beaten equal to or more than Los Angeles with Utah, Colorado, Oregon, Arizona, and Bay Area all losing a game by at least eight points (Astra’s worst loss) on the year. Not to mention that Los Angeles pushed each of their conference rivals very hard in one of their two meetings this year, losing by one goal to each Arizona and San Diego, and by three to the Bay Area. Not bad results for a team just returning to WUL play. 

It’s clear that this team has the talent to compete for a spot at Championship Weekend if a couple more things go their way. Most notable on the list of things to improve is their D-line offensive efficiency. Perhaps no metric is as indicative of a team’s overall success as their ability to efficiently punch in break opportunities, and it was a real struggle for Los Angeles to do so in 2026. In their one-point loss to Championship Weekend qualifiers San Diego Super Bloom, Astra converted just three of 17 break opportunities in the game. Over the season, they converted only 21.4% of their break opportunities – second to last in the league. That being said, Astra came into the season with a roster largely made up of rookies. Now that they have a year under their belts, their experience should lead to better execution and more chemistry in 2027.

Oregon Soar (3-5)

Like Arizona, Oregon was just a couple close games away from being in the Championship Weekend conversation. Their two-game swing that would’ve changed the course of the season was their series against Colorado Alpenglow, where they lost both games by a combined six points. There weren’t any glaring weaknesses in the Soar’s game in either of those contests. Just small moments around the edges that allowed Colorado to pull away late in both games. In fact, looking at the Soar’s inaugural season to this season, there’s improvement in nearly every statistical area. They’re scoring 60% points more than they did in 2025, giving up about one fewer goal per game, holding nearly twice as often, gaining more yards, and turning it over less. 

One of the only numbers they haven’t improved on is break percentage. They’re sitting at that same ~28% mark they were at last year, and their inability to convert opportunities they generate is part of the equation that kept them out of Championship Weekend this year. The Soar remain one of the more inexperienced teams in the WUL with half the roster new to pro, and it has shown at times. They remain near the middle or towards the bottom of the league in most statistics (although, interestingly, they lead the league in huck completion percentage). Most concerningly, despite a big increase in their hold percentage, they are still second-worst in the league this season. Additionally, they also held the second-to-last O-line Defensive Efficiency in the WUL, indicating a struggle to regain possession of the disc once it’s lost. But as they build continuity and comfort playing together at the pro level, we can expect bigger and better things, like the strides Arizona has made over the last year or so.

Utah Wild (0-8)

Not much has gone right for Utah this year, as they were the WUL’s lone winless team in 2026. Wild had the deck stacked against them from the jump, replacing more than half of their roster from last year and starting fresh with a team full of pro ultimate rookies. Utah Wild were notably on the wrong side of WUL history earlier this year, when they were decimated by Seattle in that 37-10 game that saw the Tempest set several league records. The closest game they’ve been in all year was a 19-14 loss to Oregon early in the season. While they are generally the league-low number in most stats this year, the worst was break percentage, sitting at just over 12%, one of the lowest marks recorded in WUL history. With just 12 breaks total across eight games played, they’ve posted an all-time low number of breaks recorded per game across an entire season.

Despite the rough season, it hasn’t been all doom and gloom. Despite their inability to finish break chances, it’s not for lack of opportunity. Utah has forced opponents into the second-most errors while running multiple zone looks this year. WUL teams that can master a good zone have proven that it can be part of a winning formula in this league (see San Diego in 2025). If the Wild can figure out a way to lower the sheer numbers of offensive points played, and return their handler core, it’s possible that’s all Utah will need to find more success in 2027.

Week 12 Preview: Nothing Left To Clinch. Plenty Left To Prove.

Seattle Tempest, Colorado Alpenglow, San Diego Super Bloom, and Bay Area Falcons have all punched their tickets to Championship Weekend, turning the final Saturday of the 2026 regular season into something rare: a week where teams can breathe… while still having plenty left to fight over.

Seeding remains unsettled. Rivalries are still simmering. A few teams would love nothing more than to end someone else’s regular season on a loss. With four games spread across one final Saturday night, the regular season still has a few twists left in it before the postseason arrives.

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sea @ la

Seattle Tempest already locked up the Northwest’s top playoff spot, which makes this matchup one of the weekend’s more interesting wild cards.

With Championship Weekend ahead, Seattle suddenly has options. Rest players? Tighten rotations? Experiment with lines? After grinding through another elite regular season, Tempest can afford to absorb a loss here and still hold onto the conference’s top seed.

Astra have spent much of 2026 chasing consistency, flashing explosive offense one week and struggling to string together a complete performance the next – but overall they’ve played teams tighter than expected. LA’s tenacity and Seattle’s possible roster rotation on the road could open the door for Astra to make things uncomfortable.

co @ ut

Colorado Alpenglow head into the final weekend with their playoff spot secured and very little urgency in the standings.

Like Seattle, Colorado can likely survive a loss here without damaging their postseason position. But with nothing to lose, Utah Wild will come hungry in front of a home crowd.

Utah’s physical defensive pressure and willingness to grind possessions could make Colorado’s trip to Salt Lake into a much scrappier contest than the records suggest. If Alpenglow takes their foot off the gas even slightly, Wild have enough firepower to make this interesting quickly.

And for Utah, knocking off a playoff team in the final week would be a statement worth carrying into 2027.

or @ bay

Bay Area Falcons enter the weekend with a playoff berth secured and a real shot at climbing even higher in the postseason picture. Oregon Soar has developed a habit this season of making games closer than expected.

Several teams have entered matchups expecting comfortable wins against Oregon only to find themselves dragged into close matchups and momentum swings that refuse to disappear. Soar’s defensive energy and intelligence have kept them competitive in stretches all season long, even when results haven’t always followed.

Bay Area still controls the matchup on paper. Their offensive depth, transition pressure, and ability to generate quick runs make them favorites for a reason.

If the Falcons want a shot at overtaking San Diego Super Bloom for conference positioning, they’ll need to notch this win.

sd @ az (gAME OF THE WEEK)

San Diego Super Bloom enters the weekend as the Southwest’s top seed, but it’s not a guarantee. If Bay Area handles business earlier in the evening, pressure could shift squarely onto Super Bloom for the final game of the WUL regular season.

And Arizona Sidewinders suddenly look like one of the league’s most dangerous spoilers.

Arizona have played some of their best ultimate this season, turning close games into genuine battles and steadily building confidence week after week. A win here would mark the most successful season in franchise history and give Sidewinders a massive statement moment heading into the offseason.

If Bay Area secures a victory, that puts pressure on San Diego to also win in order to keep their top seed at Championship Weekend. Unfortunately for Super Bloom, they won’t know the result of the Falcons game before their first pull.

Unlike some of the weekend’s earlier matchups, this one feels unlikely to drift into cruise control. The energy should be playoff-level from the opening pull, with San Diego trying to protect positioning and Arizona chasing a defining win in front of a home crowd.

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Gesell's Return Hits Full Speed in Week 10; Eyes Turn to the Season's Final Weekend

Arizona captain Kez Gesell earns Week 10 Player of the Week honors after a career-best all-around performance that highlighted one of the league's best comeback performances.

Week 11 brings a league-wide bye, giving contenders one last opportunity to reset before the race for Championship Weekend enters its final stretch.

WUL Week 10 Player of the Week:
Kez Gesell (Arizona Sidewinders)

Kez Gesell (AZ) looks to advance the disc upfield in her career-defining performance against Bay in Week 10. (Photographer: Nathan Brodie)

The Arizona Sidewinders captain put together a career day in Week 10, stuffing the stat sheet with 2 goals, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and 307 total yards. The six combined goals, assists, and blocks marked a career-high +/- for Gesell, while the 307 yards represented just the second 300-yard game of their career.

The performance also capped off an impressive comeback season. Gesell was named the WUL's Breakout Player of the Year in 2023 before injuries largely sidelined them throughout the 2024 and 2025. In 2026, they've reestablished themself as one of Arizona's most important players. Gesell currently leads the Sidewinders in total yards and stands alone as the only Arizona player this season with at least five goals, five assists, and five blocks.

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League Wide Bye Week | Memorial Day Weekend

The WUL schedule hits pause this Memorial Day weekend before the final regular season push begins.

With all four Championship Weekend spots officially locked up, teams now get a rare chance to reset, recover, and sharpen things ahead of the season’s final stretch. Seattle Tempest, Colorado Alpenglow, San Diego Super Bloom, and Bay Area Falcons have all officially punched their postseason tickets — but plenty still remains on the line as all eight teams head into the last week of regular season play on Saturday May 30, including playoff seeding and a few lingering rivalry scores waiting to be settled.

Week 10 Recap: Chaos, Clinches & Callahans

Meg Manning (SEA) layouts out to save a pass during Seattle’s win over Oregon on 5.16.2026. (Photographer: Rowdy Webb)

Week 10 officially locked in the 2026 Championship Weekend field. Seattle Tempest became the first team to clinch after pulling away from Oregon Soar behind another dominant all-around team performance. Thanks to tiebreak scenarios, Colorado Alpenglow also secured a Championship Weekend berth before even taking the field.  Hours later, San Diego Super Bloom survived Colorado’s explosive offense in a showdown that secured the defending champs another trip to Championship Weekend. And in the night’s wildest finish, Bay Area Falcons survived a furious Arizona Sidewinders push to grab the league’s final postseason spot.

Game 1: SEA @ OR

Seattle Tempest Left No Doubt; Clinched First Championship Weekend Spot 

Seattle Tempest came into Week 10 needing a win to lock down the Northwest. They walked out as the first team officially headed to 2026 Championship Weekend.

After a competitive opening stretch, Seattle steadily pulled away from Oregon Soar behind disciplined offense, relentless defensive pressure, and yet another solid set of performances from Jamie Kauffman and Gemma Munck.

Munck continued their incredible first season with three goals, an assist, a block, and a Callahan that completely detonated the momentum of the game. Kauffman added four assists while handler Cheryl Hsu controlled the tempo with nearly 300 throwing yards, helping Seattle consistently reset and re-attack when Oregon tightened underneath lanes.

Oregon still produced plenty offensively. Emily Pozzy kept Soar dangerous all game with four assists and over 360 throwing yards, repeatedly stretching Seattle’s defense with confident looks and quick continuation movement. Katelyn Osborne and Noelle Takahashi each finished with three goals as Oregon stayed aggressive downfield even while chasing breaks.

The win officially made Seattle Tempest the first team to clinch a Championship Weekend berth. Thanks to tiebreak scenarios, Colorado clinched alongside them before even taking the field later that evening.

Game 2: SD @ CO

Super Bloom Weathered Colorado’s Big Performance To Clinch

The game opened with both teams trading points nearly possession for possession through most of the first quarter, neither side able to create much separation early. But near the end of the quarter, Super Bloom finally found a defensive gear Colorado struggled to overcome, allowing San Diego to build a small cushion that changed the rhythm of the game.

Colorado never let Super Bloom get comfortable though.

Every time San Diego threatened to pull away, Alpenglow answered behind their star-powered offense. Colorado repeatedly clawed the deficit back to a single goal, keeping pressure on Super Bloom deep into the second half.

Kaela Helton was everywhere for Super Bloom, piling up five assists and roughly 350 total yards while calmly steering San Diego through Colorado’s pressure. Kaitlyn Weaver delivered one of the most complete stat lines of the weekend: two goals, two assists, three blocks, and over 300 total yards while committing just 1.5 turnovers.

Colorado’s Ari Nelson threw for 6 assists, over 500 yards and completed seven of eight hucks — a new league record for completed hucks in a game — while finishing with six assists. Kennedy McCarthy repeatedly torched the deep space for six goals, another Callahan (her second this season) and over 300 total yards, while Abby Thorpe filled every column imaginable with two goals, two assists, a block, and roughly 500 total yards.

At times, Colorado’s offense looked almost impossible to stop. But San Diego stayed composed late, answering every Colorado push just long enough to protect the lead and close out the 18-16 win.

The result officially sent San Diego to Championship Weekend where they will hunt for a repeat title.

Game 3: BAY @ AZ

Falcons Bay-rly Survived The Snakes, Earning Final CW Spot

For most of Saturday night, it looked like Arizona Sidewinders might completely flip the postseason picture upside down.

Bay Area Falcons made sure that didn’t happen — but not before surviving one of the wildest games of Week 10.

The matchup featured five lead changes and stayed tense nearly the entire way, with neither team able to fully wrestle away control for long. Every big Bay Area run seemed to trigger an Arizona response right back the other direction.

Robyn Fennig was dangerous all night, finishing with seven assists, two blocks, more than 400 total yards, while committing just two turnovers, and dictating nearly every major offensive sequence for Bay Area. Whenever Arizona threatened to regain momentum, Fennig responded by reopening the field.

Margo Donahue and Kara Hammer each added three goals, while Olivia Goss quietly piled up huge receiving numbers (277) working underneath before exploding deep after the turn. Defensively, Reeve Grobecker helped keep Bay Area afloat with three blocks.

Arizona’s Janet Wan and Kez Gesell both delivered excellent all-around performances, each contributing six combined goals, assists, and blocks while surpassing 300 total yards. Gesell especially kept Arizona steady offensively with a turnover-free performance despite heavy usage.

Caroline O’Connell added four assists and nearly 300 throwing yards as Arizona repeatedly challenged Bay Area’s downfield defense and nearly spoiled the Falcons’ postseason plans entirely.

The game remained a nail-biter deep into the fourth quarter before Bay Area finally created a little breathing room in the closing moments. A couple clean offensive holds and timely defensive stops finally gave the Falcons the separation they had been chasing all night.

And with the 17-15 win, Bay Area officially locked down the final Championship Weekend berth — completing the four-team field before the regular season’s final week even arrived.

All Four Championship Weekend Spots Claimed In Week 10 Sweep

Seattle Tempest, Colorado Alpenglow, San Diego Super Bloom and Bay Area Falcons all clinched their 2026 Championship Weekend spots in Week 10.

The Championship Weekend picture snapped into focus on Saturday.

Seattle Tempest clinched first spot out of the Northwest with a win over Oregon Soar and simultaneously sent Colorado Alpenglow through for the second spot. San Diego Super Bloom locked up the Southwest’s first spot with a win over Colorado later that day, and Bay Area Falcons closed the door that night on Arizona Sidewinders' playoff hopes in a thriller that stayed within reach until the final minutes. 

Final Scores:

SEA 16 - 11 OR
SD 18 - 16 CO
BAY 17 - 15 AZ

Every Championship Weekend berth is claimed. The four teams (Seattle, Colorado, San Diego and Bay Area) headed to 2026 Championship Weekend are the same four teams that qualified in 2025.

The only thing left? Seeding.

The final weekend of the regular season is about positioning and momentum heading into the biggest weekend of the year.

The WUL takes a break over Memorial Day weekend. Join us Saturday, May 30 for the final day of regular season play for all 8 teams play to determine records and establish seeding for Championship Weekend in Portland, OR on June 13-14, 2026.

McCarthy Does It Again In Week 9; Championship Race Hits Boiling Point in Week 10

Colorado’s Kennedy McCarthy earns Week 9 Player of the Week honors after delivering another all-around performance: 5 goals, 3 assists, 416 total yards in a dominant showing that further cemented their breakout season.

Now the playoff picture tightens heading into Week 10. Seattle Tempest, San Diego Super Bloom, Bay Area Falcons and Colorado Alpenglow all have a chance to clinch their spot in the championships this weekend, while Arizona Sidewinders and Oregon Soar fight to stay alive.

WUL Week 9 Player of the Week:
Kennedy McCarthy (Colorado Alpenglow)

Kennedy McCarthy (CO) is all smiles after another all-around performance in Week 9.

Colorado’s Kennedy McCarthy finished Week 9 with 5 goals, 3 assists, 1 block, and a staggering 416 total yards while only posting .5 errors all game. Every Colorado run seemed to start — or end — with McCarthy touching the disc.

After becoming the first player in WUL history to post a 3G/4A/4B game back in Week 2, earning her first Player of the Week win, McCarthy delivered another all-around masterpiece in Week 9 — this time overwhelming opponents with big catches under pressure and precise hucks into the wind.

McCarthy has tallied huge numbers in her first WUL season with 14 goals, 12 assists, 10 blocks, and 1650 total yards so far this year.

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SEA @ OR (GAME OF THE WEEK)

 Seattle Tempest heads into Portland carrying the clearest playoff path of any team in the league: win, and they officially clinch a spot at 2026 Championship Weekend.

But Oregon Soar stands directly in the way — and for Oregon, the stakes are high. A loss would eliminate Soar from postseason contention entirely, turning Saturday into a full survival game in front of their home crowd.

Tempest enters the matchup still looking to respond after last week’s 20-16 loss to San Diego Super Bloom tightened the race at the top of the standings. Even in the loss, Seattle’s offense continued to produce behind Cheryl Hsu’s massive throwing workload and the cutting duo of Jamie Kauffman and Meg Manning. The Tempest offense remains one of the most explosive units in the league when it finds rhythm early.

Oregon Soar, meanwhile, has spent much of the season proving they can hang with contenders for long stretches. The challenge now becomes sustaining consistency against a Seattle team that knows exactly what’s on the line. If Oregon can generate early pressure and sustain their runs of efficiency, they have a chance to disrupt the playoff picture in a major way.

If Seattle Tempest handles business, they become the first team to officially lock in Championship Weekend — and Colorado Alpenglow automatically qualifies as well, regardless of the outcome of their game later in the day.

CO @ SD

Saturday evening’s showdown between Colorado Alpenglow and San Diego Super Bloom could easily feel like a Championship Weekend preview before either team officially gets there.

Colorado enters the weekend looking like one of the league’s most complete teams after rolling past Utah Wild in Week 9 behind dominant defensive pressure and efficient downfield offense. Rose Bransford, Kennedy McCarthy, Abby Thorpe, and Ari Nelson have powered an offense that can overwhelm teams quickly once Colorado starts generating break chances.

But San Diego Super Bloom arrives with plenty of momentum of their own after delivering one of the biggest statement wins of the season against Seattle Tempest in Week 9. Super Bloom showed poise under pressure throughout that game, extending possessions, limiting mistakes, and capitalizing on key break opportunities late.

A San Diego win clinches a Championship Weekend berth outright and keeps pressure on the race for the top overall seed heading into the final weeks. Colorado’s path is slightly more flexible — if Seattle Tempest wins earlier in the day, the Alpenglow clinch regardless of this result against SD.

Still, neither team will approach this matchup cautiously. With two explosive offenses and major postseason implications attached, this has all the ingredients to become one of the biggest games of the regular season.

BAY @ AZ

Everything is on the line when Bay Area Falcons travel to face Arizona Sidewinders in the final game of Saturday’s loaded Week 10 slate.

For Bay Area, the equation is simple: win and clinch a spot at 2026 Championship Weekend. After keeping their postseason hopes alive with a strong win over Los Angeles Astra in Week 9, the Falcons now control their own path heading into one of their biggest games of the season.

Bay Area’s defense has become increasingly dangerous over the last several weeks, led by playmakers like Lily Steponaitis, while the offense continues to lean on the throwing prowess of Robyn Fennig and scoring production of Malina Wiebe and Bridget Wipfler.

Arizona Sidewinders, however, still have a chance to reshape the playoff race. A loss would officially eliminate Arizona from contention, but a home upset would throw the standings into chaos heading into the final stretch of the season.

Depending on earlier results, Bay Area could also end up helping San Diego Super Bloom clinch alongside them if the Falcons win and Colorado defeats Super Bloom earlier in the evening.

By the time this game ends, the entire Championship Weekend field could already be decided — unless Arizona or Oregon have one more surprise left.

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Week 9 Recap: San Diego Stuns Seattle as Playoff Race Tightens

Colorado Alpenglow rolled past Utah Wild to stay on track for Championship Weekend qualification, while Bay Area Falcons kept their postseason hopes firmly in their hands after taking down Los Angeles Astra. San Diego Super Bloom had a huge road win over Seattle Tempest — a result that cracked the top of the standings wide open heading into the final stretch.

And now comes Week 10, where everything could change again. Seattle Tempest, San Diego Super Bloom, Colorado Alpenglow, and Bay Area Falcons all enter the weekend with potential paths to Championship Weekend qualification, while Oregon Soar and Arizona Sidewinders are fighting to keep their seasons alive. By the end of Saturday night, the entire Championship Weekend field could be locked in — or the playoff race could get even messier.

Game 1: UT @ CO

Alpenglow Pulls Away Early, Stays in Control Against Wild

Colorado Alpenglow looked every bit like a team preparing for Championship Weekend on Saturday, using relentless defense and efficient deep offense to roll past the Utah Wild 22-10.

The game opened with chaos. Utah and Colorado traded layout blocks, long possessions, and missed hucks through the first few points before the Alpenglow finally settled in and started cashing in break chances. Once they found rhythm, the game tilted quickly.

Colorado’s stars were everywhere. Rose Bransford exploded for six goals and 256 receiving yards, consistently finding space behind the Utah defense and finishing possessions cleanly. Kennedy McCarthy added five goals of their own, including multiple highlight-reel grabs in traffic that helped Colorado build separation early.

Handler Ari Nelson controlled the pace all afternoon, piling up 461 throwing yards and five assists while calmly dissecting Utah’s defensive looks. The Alpenglow handler core repeatedly punished short fields created by defensive pressure.

Sarah Itoh and Blaise Sevier each recorded three blocks as Colorado’s defense constantly disrupted Utah’s reset system and deep timing. The Wild flashed moments of offensive creativity — especially through Lily Terpstra’s four assists and handler movement from Eva Bell— but struggled to sustain momentum once Colorado’s break train started rolling.

By the second half, the Alpenglow were fully in control, stretching the lead with quick-strike offense and suffocating defensive possessions that kept Utah chasing the game.

With the win, Colorado strengthened its postseason positioning heading into a massive Week 10 slate.

Game 2: LA @ BAY

Falcons Handle Business Against Astra

Falcons pulled away in the second quarter to defeat Los Angeles Astra 20-13, leaning on defensive pressure and a balanced offensive attack to secure an important win.

Los Angeles kept things tight early behind strong play from Chip Yen, who finished with five assists and 273 receiving yards while repeatedly generating movement for Astra’s offense. Karli Steiner also kept the offense flowing with 291 throwing yards as Los Angeles tried to keep pace in transition moments.

But Bay Area’s defense gradually took over the game.

Lily Steponaitis was everywhere defensively, recording four blocks and disrupting multiple Los Angeles possessions with aggressive poaching and lane pressure. Malina Wiebe led the offensive charge with five goals and 232 receiving yards, consistently punishing deep space and finishing fast-break opportunities. Bridget Wipfler added four goals as Bay Area’s cutter unit repeatedly stretched the field and forced Astra into uncomfortable defensive matchups.

Falcons found another gear coming out of the half, stringing together runs that slowly pushed the margin out of reach.

The win keeps Bay Area firmly in the Championship Weekend race heading into a pivotal Week 10 matchup with Arizona.

Game 3: SD @ SEA

San Diego Earns Statement Win Against San Diego

Super Bloom marched into Seattle and handed Seattle Tempest a 20-16 loss in one of the biggest statement wins of the 2026 season.

The matchup carried Championship Weekend intensity from the opening pull. Seattle Tempest generated plenty of offense early behind Cheryl Hsu’s massive 504 throwing yards and the cutting duo of Jamie Kauffman and Meg Manning, who repeatedly found space underneath and deep. Manning finished with four goals while Kauffman racked up 340 receiving yards in a huge offensive workload.

Super Bloom absorbed Seattle’s early pressure and slowly tightened control of the game through disciplined offense and efficient conversion rate. Megan Maxfield (4G, 2B 237Y) led the scoring attack) while Kaitlyn Weaver (4A 2B 393Y) orchestrated the offense with steady handler movement that consistently neutralized Seattle’s defensive pressure.

Super Bloom capitalized on key breaks, extended possessions when they needed to, and forced Seattle Tempest into increasingly difficult defensive stands as the clock wound down.

Instead of a potential Seattle clinching weekend, the Northwest race remains wide open heading into Week 10 — and San Diego Super Bloom suddenly looks every bit a team nobody wants to face in June.

Belkin Shines in Week 8; SEA & SD Eye Championship Clinch in Week 9

LA’s Sabrina Belkin earns Week 8 Player of the Week honors after helping power Los Angeles Astra’s furious comeback push against San Diego, finishing among the league leaders in both assists and throwing yards.

Now the focus shifts to a massive Week 9 slate. Seattle Tempest can become the first team to clinch a Championship Weekend berth with a win over San Diego Super Bloom, while Super Bloom can secure the same spot with a victory over Seattle and a Bay Area loss.

WUL Week 8 Player of the Week:
Sabrina Belkin (Los Angeles Astra)

Sabrina Belkin (LA) throws around Abbi Shilts (SD) in LA’s near upset of San Diego in Week 8. (Photographer: Robert Hanashiro)

In just their third professional game, Sabrina Belkin delivered one of the most impressive performances of Week 8 and nearly powered Astra all the way back against San Diego.

The current UCLA senior and 2026 Callahan nominee finished with three assists, one block, and a game-high 495 total yards while completing 93% of their throws. Belkin also connected on both of their huck attempts and led Los Angeles in both assists and throwing yards — by more than 200 yards.

Belkin finished top five in the league this week in both assists and throwing yards (432), serving as one of the engines behind Astra’s furious fourth-quarter comeback push in Sunday’s one-goal thriller.

With confidence, composure, and big-play vision throughout the game, Belkin looked every bit like a rising star ready for the moment.

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WUL Week 9 Preview

UT @ CO

 Colorado has spent much of the season proving it belongs among the league’s contenders, while Utah continues searching for a win. Both teams thrive on defensive pressure and transition offense, meaning breaks could come in bunches.

If Colorado controls tempo, Alpenglow should have the edge. But if Utah can force chaos and win short fields, Wild has a chance to make things uncomfortable.

SD @ SEA (Game of the Week)

Seattle Tempest can become the first team to officially clinch a Championship Weekend berth with a win Saturday. Super Bloom, meanwhile, can clinch if they beat Seattle and Bay Area loses to LA.

Beyond the standings implications, this game feels like a possible preview of what fans could see again in June. Seattle Tempest and San Diego Super Bloom have looked like two of the league’s deepest, most disciplined contenders all season long, and both teams know this matchup could carry weight later down the line.

Seattle’s transition offense remains one of the most explosive attacks in the league when it gets rolling. San Diego counters with full-roster depth, patience, and the ability to grind opponents down over four quarters.

LA @ BAY

Los Angeles heads into Week 9 carrying real momentum after nearly completing a stunning comeback against San Diego. Astra looked dangerous, fast, and fearless down the stretch — and now gets a Bay Area team facing enormous pressure.

The stakes are simple for the Falcons: keep pace in the playoff race and avoid opening the door for San Diego to clinch early. Bay Area still controls plenty of its own postseason path, but a stumble would dramatically raise the pressure entering the final weeks.

For Astra, this game feels like an opportunity to prove last week’s fourth-quarter explosion wasn’t a one-off. If Los Angeles can sustain that energy across four quarters, they’re fully capable of disrupting the playoff picture.

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Week 8 Recap: Oregon Grabs Critical Win Over Arizona, San Diego Barely Survives LA’s Late Ambush

Oregon grabbed a crucial 19-16 win over a short-handed Arizona squad, keeping Soar firmly in the playoff hunt and tightening an already crowded postseason race.

Meanwhile, San Diego barely escaped Los Angeles in one of the season’s wildest finishes, surviving Astra’s furious fourth-quarter comeback attempt to hold on for an 18-17 victory.

With only a few weeks remaining before Championship Weekend, every result is starting to feel heavier — and Week 8 proved no lead and no playoff spot is safe.

Game 1: AZ @ OR

Soar Capitalize, Hand Sidewinders Costly Loss

Facing an Arizona team missing several key pieces — including Cynthia Thomas, Lauren Pisani, Mel Dunn, and captain Kez Gesell — Oregon attacked early, stayed aggressive, and closed out a critical 19-16 win that could reshape the playoff race.

Both teams fought through early nerves with the first point lasting over half of the first quarter. Arizona struck first behind Kristen Reed, whose deep cutting stressed the Oregon defense all game, but Soar quickly settled in once Geli Boyden found rhythm in the backfield.

Boyden dictated the tempo all afternoon, piling up 6 assists and 460 throwing yards while repeatedly opening space for her cutters, particularly Rachel Egan, downfield. Egan turned those opportunities into a monster outing, finishing with 6 goals and 253 receiving yards, as Arizona struggled to contain Oregon’s timing and pace.

Noelle Takahashi added another layer to the attack with 4 four assists and 305 receiving yards.

Even without several stars available, Arizona still punched hard. Reed was everywhere, finishing with 5 goals, 3 blocks, and 283 receiving yards. Madison Speagle added 4 goals and 256 receiving yards of her own, while Chip Chang worked on both sides of the disc, racking up 3 blocks and 340 throwing yards.

Game 2: SD @ LA

Astra’s Furious Rally Falls One Goal Short Against Super Bloom

Super Bloom survived Astra’s massive fourth-quarter comeback attempt Sunday afternoon, escaping with an 18-17 win after watching a comfortable 5-point lead nearly disappear in the closing minutes.

San Diego’s formula looked familiar early: pressure defense, quick-strike offense, and relentless deep looks. While both teams traded points in Q1, San Diego broke away in the middle quarters behind Kristen Pojunis (6A) and Kaitlyn Weaver (4G).

Aggressive transition offense helped San Diego gradually build separation, and by the second half, the game felt dangerously close to slipping away from Los Angeles entirely.

But Astra refused to go quietly. Sabrina Belkin racked up 432 throwing yards and 3 assists, while Chip Yen was consistently open downfield, finishing with a weekend-best 426 receiving yards.

In the fourth, Los Angeles tightened up defensively, converted short-field opportunities, and started scoring in bunches. Every Astra goal ratcheted up the pressure on Super Bloom, and what had looked like a comfortable San Diego win suddenly became one of the wildest finishes of the season.

In the final moments, Astra forced the turnover they needed and worked it to the redzone before 3x WUL MVP Kaela Helton stopped the score attempt in the endzone. With only a few seconds left, San Diego  preserved the one-goal lead for the victory, though Astra’s late surge showed WUL fans that LA is not to be slept on.

Yen Owns Week 7; AZ–OR Showdown Headlines Week 8

Chip Yen put together a statement Week 7 to earn Player of the Week honors, leading the league with 5 goals while adding 328 receiving yards (2nd in the league) and 4 assists in a do-it-all performance against Utah.

Week 8 brings a little bit of everything: a rematch that might not look anything like the first meeting—and a brand new matchup with real weight. Game of the Week features Arizona and Oregon, two teams that went winless last season and now find themselves firmly in the mix. Arizona’s disciplined, defense-first approach meets an Oregon squad that’s steadily closing the gap, setting up a matchup that could reshape the middle of the standings. Los Angeles Astra get another shot at San Diego Super Bloom after a tough Week 3 loss, but this version of Astra is different—more settled, more dangerous, and playing with momentum as they return home.

WUL Week 7 Player of the Week:
Chip Yen (Los Angeles Astra)

Chip Yen (LA) battles for a disc against Jaycee Jones (OR) in LA’s first win of 2026 on 4.25.2026 (Photographer: Marcus Johnson)

Chip Yen didn’t just have a big Week 7—she bent the entire stat sheet in her direction.

Against Utah, Yen led the league with 5 goals while piling up 328 receiving yards (2nd in the league) and adding 4 assists, tying for third across the week. She filled in the margins, too, contributing defensively to round out one of the most complete performances of the season. Simply put, Yen had a full-field impact for LA.

Yen now leads LA in goals, receiving yards, and blocks—ranking 4th, 5th, and tied for 5th in the league in those categories, respectively.

Yen has already surpassed her career highs across every major statistical category, while cutting her turnover rate nearly in half compared to her career average. More touches, more responsibility, fewer mistakes.

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SD @ LA

 San Diego Super Bloom handled business in Week 3 against Los Angeles Astra, taking an 18–10 win and controlling the game from early to late.

But that version of Astra isn’t the one showing up now.

Since then, Astra have found something—offensive rhythm, defensive pressure, and most importantly, belief. The breakout win over Utah showed what this roster looks like when it clicks, and even in a both losses to Arizona, they proved they can hang in tight, physical games.

Now they get San Diego again but this time at home.

The question isn’t whether Astra can compete—it’s whether they can sustain it. Can they match Super Bloom’s discipline over four quarters? Can they limit the runs that buried them in the first matchup?

AZ @ OR (Game of the Week)

For the first time in WUL history, Arizona Sidewinders and Oregon Soar square off—and it doesn’t feel like a novelty matchup. It feels like timing.

Both teams are coming off winless 2025 seasons. Both teams have flipped the script. And both teams  are still in the playoff conversation for their respective conferences.

Arizona (3–2) comes in with new identity. They’ve leaned into strong defense, controlled pace, and the ability to win in less than perfect conditions—something they proved again in their sweep of Los Angeles Astra. They don’t need perfect flow. They just need enough.

Oregon (2–3) brings a different kind of pressure. They’ve been building week over week, finding ways to stay competitive and push games deep. Their record doesn’t fully capture how dangerous they’ve become.

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Week 7 Recap: Statements Made, Series Swept, Chaos Delivered

Alexi Zalk (BAY) slides for a score against Colorado Alpenglow. (Photographer: Sloth Jackson)

The seventh full weekend of WUL action brought contrast and clarity. Bay Area held firm in a cross-conference test against Colorado, Arizona defended home turf again, and Los Angeles showed both their potential and their growing pains across a demanding doubleheader.

Game 1: BAY @ CO

Bay Passes The Test

Week 7 Game of the Week delivered exactly what it promised: pace, pressure, and a fourth-quarter push that separated contenders from challengers.

Bay area came out swinging and but Colorado on their heels from the start. Bay’s Alex Barnett anchored a defensive effort that slowly tightened the screws, tallying 3 blocks and flipping field position at key moments. That pressure translated into cleaner offensive looks, with Bay grinding through possessions and capitalizing on shorter fields.

Abby Thorpe was Colorado’s engine (5 assists, 350 receiving yards) while Colorado stretched the field and forced Bay to defend deep space.

The turning point came midway through the second half: a break sequence that gave Bay a 5 goal cushion.

Colorado stayed within striking distance thanks to contributions from Kennedy McCarthy and Rose Bransford (3 goals each), but Bay’s composure in the closing minutes sealed it. With a statement win on the road without Robyn Fennig, Bay makes their best case yet to be title contenders.

Game 2: LA @ UT

Astra Breaks Through

Los Angeles Astra came into Utah looking for a breakthrough—and left with a full-on offensive explosion.

From the opening pull, Astra dictated tempo. Sophie Havranek (3B, 4A) and Karli Steiner (331 ThY) orchestrated the offense with control, slicing through Utah’s defense and piling up contributions across the stat sheet. Chip Yen was the primary finisher, putting up 5 goals and 328 receiving yards, and consistently winning isolation matchups.

Utah’s Casstique Williams (4G) and Eva Bell (399 TY, 4A) kept the Wild offense moving, but they couldn’t match Astra’s pace or defensive pressure.

LA’s Bella Pearson (3B) and  Arenaria Cramer (6A)  fueled a relentless LA break train that blew the game open before halftime.

By the second half, Astra were playing free and fast—confident, connected, and finally clicking.

Game 3: LA @ AZ

Desert Defense Holds

Arizona Sidewinders leaned into the conditions and their 2026 identity, grinding out a physical, wind-affected 13–10 win at home to complete the season sweep over Los Angeles Astra.

Cramer once again controlled the backfield for LA – leading all players with 443 throwing yards and 4 assists. At one point, AZ held a comfortable 5 point lead before LA went on a 3-point run at the end of Q4 – but couldn’t quite turn the tables before time expired.

AZ’s Kristen Reed (3G) had a nose for the endzone while Caroline O’Connell (2B, 2A, 1G, 335Y) had full field impact. Sidewinders played the long game, trusting their defense to generate chances.

Hsu Controls The Game; Week 7 Sets Up LA's Road Gauntlet

In Week 6, Cheryl Hsu delivered a takeover performance for Seattle Tempest to earn Player of the Week honors, piling up 486 throwing yards, 5 assists, and a block while stretching Oregon’s defense beyond its limits. In Week 7, the spotlight shifts to a high-stakes road doubleheader for Los Angeles Astra, who face both Utah and Arizona—where something has to give between two winless squads in the Utah matchup, while Astra look to flip the script after a one-point loss to Arizona just two weeks ago. Meanwhile, Game of the Week heads to altitude as Bay Area travels to Colorado in a clash that’s a possible preview of Championship Weekend semis.

WUL Week 6:
Cheryl Hsu (Seattle Tempest)

Cheryl Hsu (SEA) throws a flick upfield in Seattle Tempest’s big win over Oregon Soar on 4.18.2026 (Photographer: Melissa Levin)

No space is safe when Cheryl Hsu has the disc—and Oregon learned that the hard way.

Hsu put on a clinic in Week 6, racking up 486 throwing yards, 5 assists, and a block to power Seattle Tempest to the win. But the stat line only tells part of it. Every touch felt like a threat. Every reset had teeth. And every turn flipped instantly into offense.

That’s the Hsu effect.

She doesn’t just move the disc—she detonates possessions. Where others reset, Hsu attacks. Where defenses think they’ve recovered, she’s already launching the next break. Transition moments don’t slow down in her hands—they end in the end zone.

And this isn’t a one-off.

Through five games, Hsu is in the middle of a career-best 2026 campaign:

• 1,788 throwing yards (already past her 2025 total)

• 16 assists

• 91.7% completion rate

• 75% on hucks

She’s been a driver of Seattle Tempest offense since day one of the league, and this year feels like the clearest expression of that identity: fast, fearless, and relentlessly aggressive.

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BAY @ CO (Game of the Week)

Bay Area Falcons head to Colorado to face Alpenglow for Game of the Week in a cross-division clash that feels bigger than a regular season matchup. This has all the markings of a Championship Weekend preview—two contenders, both coming off wins that turned heads across the league.

Bay Area Falcons finally broke through against San Diego Super Bloom, proving they can close against top-tier competition. It wasn’t just the win—it was how they did it. Defensive pressure late, disciplined offense, and punishing mistakes.

Colorado Alpenglow made a statement of their own, taking down Seattle Tempest and reinforcing that they belong in the contender conversation. Physical, confident, and opportunistic, Alpenglow showed they can match up with anyone when they’re clicking.

Now they meet. The intrigue here is simple: which version of each team shows up? Was last week a breakthrough—or something lasting?

Cross-division games always carry extra weight, and with playoff positioning looming, this one could matter more than it seems. Style-wise, this has the potential to be a grind—two teams that generate pressure, force mistakes, and punish them quickly..

LA @ UT

Los Angeles Astra and Utah Wild enter Saturday still looking for their first win—and with each passing week, the pressure only builds. This isn’t just another regular season game. It’s a turning point waiting to happen.

Both teams have had flashes of great play. Both have been close. But neither has been able to put together the performance needed to close. That’s what makes this matchup so compelling.

For Los Angeles Astra, it’s about converting. They’ve already proven they can hang in tight games, including an overtime battle just two weeks ago. The question now is whether they can finish one.

Utah Wild, meanwhile, has the advantage of home turf and a chance to dictate terms early. In games like this, starts matter. Confidence matters. And whoever finds rhythm first could force the other into playing catch-up—never a comfortable place for a team still searching for answers.

LA @ AZ

Los Angeles Astra heads straight from Utah into a rematch with Arizona Sidewinders—one that already delivered one of the tightest finishes of the season. Their last meeting? A 16-15 overtime thriller that could’ve gone either way.

Arizona gets the advantage this time—home field and rest. Los Angeles Astra, on the other hand, arrives on tired legs after a full game the day before, with travel layered in.

Sidewinders already know they can go toe-to-toe with Astra. Now they get a version that may not have the same legs, the same sharpness, or the same margin for error. Expect them to push pace, test depth, and make this game as demanding as possible.

For Los Angeles Astra, it’s about resilience. Can they manage the travel turnaround, control tempo, and stay disciplined enough to avoid letting the game slip?

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Week 6 Recap: Seattle Breaks It Open, Bay Closes It Out

Bay Area Falcons celebrate a score in their eventual upset of San Diego Super Bloom in Week 6. (Photographer: Ron Sellers)

Last weekend, Seattle Tempest broke things wide open with a dominant second-quarter run against Oregon Soar, while Bay Area Falcons closed strong to hand San Diego Super Bloom their first loss of the season. Two tight starts, two decisive finishes.

Game 1: OR @ SEA

A Run Too Big to Answer

A 4-4 deadlock at the end of the first quarter had all eyes on this game. Oregon matched pace, spacing, and energy, forcing Seattle Tempest to earn every inch early. Then the second quarter happened.

Seattle Tempest detonated a 9-1 run that flipped the entire script. Clean holds turned into quick breaks, and suddenly Oregon was chasing a game that had slipped two gears ahead. SEA’s Cheryl Hsu was the engine—five assists and a game-high 442 throwing yards—pulling strings and punishing any defensive hesitation.

Downfield, the trio of Ciona Antolin, Meg Manning, and Yeh-Sun Lee (four goals each) turned that pressure into production. Antolin (220 RY) and Gemma Munck (240 RY, 3A) stretched the field relentlessly, forcing Oregon into tough matchups they couldn’t consistently win.

To Oregon’s credit, they didn’t fold. A strong fourth quarter push—outscoring Seattle by 1—showed real grit, with contributions across the roster including Haley Bollier (195 RY) and Emily Pozzy (243 TY). But the second-quarter avalanche was too much to climb out of.

SEA’s Anna Pettee had three blocks that highlighted a defensive unit that found its rhythm once the game tilted. From there, Seattle Tempest controlled tempo and never let Oregon get within striking distance again

Game 2: SD @ BAY

Undefeated No More

The first quarter played even—tight, physical, no easy breaks. In the second, Bay Area Falcons started to pry things open, finding small cracks and turning them into a lead that felt fragile but real.

But San Diego Super Bloom punched back.

A third-quarter surge erased the deficit and reset the game, putting pressure right back on Bay. The undefeated streak was still very much alive—and suddenly the Falcons had to prove something.

They did. In the fourth quarter, the Bay Area Falcons slammed the door.

Timely defense—led by Bridget Wipfler and Dawn Culton (three blocks each)—shifted momentum, and the offense capitalized. Eliza Pugh (3A, 356 TY) orchestrated efficiently, with support from Olivia Goss (3A) and a balanced downfield attack led by Alex Barnett (3G).

San Diego had answers all game—Merideth Byl (3G), Kristen Pojunis (3A), and Yu Ishii (3A) kept the offense humming—but couldn’t generate the final push when it mattered most.

Bay Area Falcons earned their first win over San Diego since 2024—and handed San Diego Super Bloom their first loss since late 2025 when a lightning delay cut a game short.

Steiner Goes Off in the Wind; Week 6 Sends Super Bloom and Soar on the Road

In Week 5, Karli Steiner delivered a record-setting performance to earn Player of the Week honors, posting 7 assists and 516 throwing yards in a windy showcase while rewriting the Los Angeles Astra record book. In Week 6, San Diego Super Bloom travels to face Bay Area Falcons for a 2025 Championship Weekend rematch with Bay hunting for redemption; Oregon Soar heads north to take on Seattle Tempest in a game with heavy playoff implications.

WUL Week 5:
Karli Steiner (Los Angeles Astra)

Karlier Steiner (LA) gets ready to throw a hammer against Arizona’s zone defense in Astra’s overtime loss against the Sidewinders on 4.12.2026 (Photographer: Robert Hanishiro)

Karli Steiner owned the toughest throwing conditions of the weekend and turned a windy game into a statement performance. Steiner set career highs with 7 assists and 516 throwing yards, tying Los Angeles Astra’s single-game assists record while setting new franchise marks in throwing yards and total yards. She also led the entire league in assists, throwing yards, and total yards (608) in Week 5 — the kind of backfield control that dictates everything, maybe fuled with a little extra motivation against her former teammates.

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WUL Week 6 Preview

OR @ SEA

Seattle vs Oregon is always a rivalry—but this time, it’s about more than pride. For Seattle, it’s a chance to respond. After dropping their first game of the season against Colorado, Tempest will be looking to reassert control in the Northwest and remind the league who they are.

For Oregon, it’s urgency. Soar have shown major improvement this season, but their path to Championship Weekend is narrow. They need a statement win—and Seattle is the opportunity.

Oregon must slow down one of the league’s most efficient offenses. They’ll need to convert their chances when they get them and they’ll have to do it against a team looking to bounce back.

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SD @ BAY (Game of the Week)

This one has been circled since the schedule dropped. Bay Area Falcons vs San Diego Super Bloom is more than just a matchup—it’s a rematch of the 2025 Championship Game. And if that wasn’t enough, Super Bloom already handed Bay Area a loss in Week 1. Now, the stakes are even higher for this week’s Game of the Week.

San Diego enters undefeated, looking every bit like the defending champions. They’ve shown they can absorb pressure and adjust mid-game. 

Bay Area, meanwhile, is trending up. After a slower start, the Falcons are beginning to find rhythm—integrating new pieces, building chemistry, and sharpening their offensive identity. This is their opportunity to prove it’s real.

Three storylines, one game: Can Bay Area finally break through against San Diego?

Can they avenge both a championship loss and a Week 1 defeat?

And can anyone stop Super Bloom’s undefeated run?

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Week 5 Recap: Statement Wins and Last Minute Drama

Two one-point games. An overtime finish. The first crack in an undefeated season. The margins across the league are getting thinner—and the stakes are getting higher.

Colorado Alpenglow proved they can go toe-to-toe with Seattle Tempest. Arizona Sidewinders showed resilience in a comeback overtime win. San Diego Super Bloom continued to look like a team that knows exactly how to weather pressure.

We’re nearly halfway through the season and the race is starting to take shape.

Game 1: SEA @ UT

Tempest Maintains Control Over Wild

Seattle Tempest opened their doubleheader road weekend with a controlled win over Utah Wild.

Both teams had to adjust to less-than-perfect wind conditions, but Seattle stayed disciplined—leaning on clean resets and efficient movement to dictate the pace early.

Utah showed flashes, particularly through their handler core, with Liz Bunderson racking up 4A/4B/397 TY and Abbie Davis running down the disc for 272 RY. But consistency remained the challenge, as turnovers prevented sustained momentum.

Seattle capitalized on those openings. Meg Manning (354 RY), Gemma Munck (4G), Sabrina Hartnett (4B) and Jamie Kauffman (4G, 4A) showed out, while Cheryl Hsu paced the offense with 397 throwing yards, helping Tempest maintain control throughout for a 23-12 win.

Game 2: SEA @ CO

Alpenglow Deals Tempest First Loss

The rematch delivered.

Seattle Tempest entered undefeated, but Colorado Alpenglow flipped the script in a tight battle that came down to the final possession.

Colorado found early separation before Seattle closed the gap. The game then settled into a back-and-forth grind, with both teams trading holds and forcing each other into longer, more difficult possessions.

Playmakers showed up. Seattle's Jamie Kauffman led all players in the matchup with four goals, 4 assists and four blocks, impacting both sides of the disc, while Colorado’s core (Abbie Thorpe with 346 RY, Ari Nelson with 361 TY) continued to generate pressure in key moments.

Late-game execution made the difference. Colorado converted in the final possession after time expired, avoiding overtime and winning 16-15.

Game 3: AZ @ SD

San Diego Absorbs Pressure From Arizona, Stay Undefeated

Arizona came out aggressive—and for stretches, it worked. They pushed the pace, challenged downfield, and forced San Diego into uncomfortable spots early.

Arizona generated chances and even found breaks, but sustaining that pressure proved difficult. After hanging with San Diego for the first 8 points of the game, San Diego blew it wide open and never looked back.

Clean handler movement helped them take control, while their defense tightened at key moments. Kristen Pojunis was among several contributors facilitating the offense, finishing with four assists and leading Super Bloom to a commanding 23-10 win.

Game 4: AZ @ LA

Sidewinders Rally To Win Overtime Thriller

Sidewinders and Astra went back-and-forth all game, with neither team able to create significant separation. Astra looked poised for their first win, led by a massive performance from former Sidewinder Karli Steiner, who finished with seven assists and a league-best 516 throwing yards, and Chip Yen with six goals and 300+ receiving yards.

But Arizona kept coming. A late push erased the 2-point deficit and forced overtime, where the Sidewinders took control. Kez Gesell (3G, 1A, 2B, 481Y) and Kay Powell (1G, 1A, 1B, 318 TY) lead Arizona’s offense and found just enough consistency to finish the comeback in overtime for a 16-15 win over Astra.

Egan Controls the Game for Oregon; Week 5 Heats Up For Seattle & Arizona

In Week 4, Rachel Egan delivered an outstanding two-way performance to earn Player of the Week honors, leading Oregon Soar with control on both sides of the disc. Across the league, early identities have emerged as teams begin to separate in the standings and point differentials. In Week 5, the schedule intensifies—Seattle Tempest and the Arizona Sidewinders hit the road for doubleheaders across three days of action, as four games from Friday through Sunday start to put real pressure on depth, endurance, and early playoff positioning.

WUL Week 4 Player of the Week:
Rachel Egan (Oregon Soar)

Rachel Egan (OR) catches a disc upline in Oregon’s Week 3 game against Colorado Alpenglow. (Photographer: Sloth Jackson)

Rachel Egan of Oregon Soar stuffed the stat sheet with 2 goals, 6 assists, 4 blocks, and 345 total yards this week, all without a single turnover. That’s not just a big game—that’s historic. Egan becomes just the second player in WUL history to hit the rare 8+ goal contributions and 4+ blocks mark in a single performance.

The Oregon Soar team captain wasn’t just productive in her game against Utah Wild in Week 4—she was everywhere. Egan finished 1st in blocks, 2nd in assists, and 2nd in receiving yards across the league this week, anchoring both sides of the disc. On defense, she took on top matchups and delivered, generating stops that flipped momentum. On offense, she operated as a surgical small-space cutter, constantly resetting flow and punishing tight windows.

It’s the kind of all-field dominance that defines a captain—and Egan has now done it across every era of Oregon professional teams, suiting up for all three iterations of the franchise. In 2026, she’s firmly in the league’s elite tier, ranking in the top 2% in goals, receiving yards, and blocks.

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WUL Week 5 Preview

SEA @ UT

Seattle Tempest arrives in Utah riding one of the most dominant performances the league has seen, but replicating that on the road is a different challenge.

Utah Wild continues to build, showing flashes of a fast-paced, aggressive offense that can create opportunities in bunches. The next step is consistency—turning those stretches into full-game pressure.

Seattle will look to control pace and limit mistakes. Utah will look to speed things up and create disruption.

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SEA @ CO (Game of the Week)

Seattle Tempest and Colorado Alpenglow headline the weekend in a Game of the Week matchup with control of the Northwest Conference on the line.

Seattle enters riding historic momentum, but this is a very different test: altitude, a quick turnaround, and a Colorado team that thrives on energy and pressure at home. Alpenglow has already shown it can hang with top competition, and this is exactly the kind of game where they can make a statement. Colorado is looking to combat the narrative from their earlier loss to Seattle and prove they are contenders at Championship Weekend.

For Seattle, the challenge is sustaining discipline across a doubleheader. Clean execution and depth will matter, especially on tired legs.

For Colorado, it’s about seizing the moment. If they can generate pressure and capitalize on short fields, they have a real chance to flip the scrip

AZ @ SD

Arizona Sidewinders head into San Diego looking to turn progress into results.San Diego Super Bloom has been one of the more consistent teams early, combining efficient offense with timely defensive pressure. They don’t need big runs, they build leads steadily, making them a favorite to qualify first for Championship Weekend.

On the other hand, Arizona has shown the ability to generate chances, but execution in key moments will be the difference here.San Diego will aim to stay composed. Arizona needs to stay within reach—and strike when it matters.

AZ @ LA

Sunday brings a reset—and another challenge. Los Angeles Astra continues to develop chemistry and identity, showing flashes of a team that can stretch the field and create quick scoring runs. At home, they’ll look to dictate tempo.

For Arizona, this is about endurance and adjustments. After San Diego on Saturday, can they regroup and execute? Do they have the conditioning and mindset to beat LA?

This one may come down to which team adapts faster—and finishes stronger.

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Week 4 Recap: Seattle Rewrites the Record Book, Oregon Makes History At Home

Jamie Kauffman (SEA) brings down a disc over their UT defender during Seattle’s record-setting home game on April 3, 2026 Photographer: Jonathan Red

Week 4 set a new benchmark. Seattle’s performance established a standard of execution that will challenge every opponent moving forward while Oregon demonstrated the ability to translate adjustments into results, securing a milestone win at home. Utah had a demanding doubleheader weekend on the road, but did not let their loss to Seattle define their entire weekend.

Game 1: UT @ SEA

Seattle Rewrites the Record Book in Statement Win Over Utah

Seattle delivered one of the most complete performances in league history on Friday night, setting multiple WUL records in a game defined by efficiency, depth, and sustained pressure.

From the opening possessions, Tempest established control through disciplined offense and a defense that consistently generated short-field opportunities. That combination allowed Seattle to build separation steadily while maintaining a high level of execution throughout all four quarters.

The result: 37 goals, the highest single-game total in WUL history, alongside the largest margin of victory the league has seen (27 points).

At the center of that performance was Meg Manning, who produced one of the most remarkable statistical games ever recorded: 5 goals, 5 assists, 3 blocks, and 545 total yards, without a single turnover – making her the first player in WUL history to ever record 500+ yards with no turnovers. Her impact was consistent, both as a finisher and initiator, and her ability to stretch the field shaped the flow of the game.

Jamie Kauffman complemented that effort with another standout two-way performance (4G, 4A, 4B, 446 yards, 0 turnovers, the WUL’s first 4/4/4 game), while Kaitlynne Roling also set a new single-game assists record with 9 assists and 0 turnovers—underscoring Seattle’s precision across the roster.

Additional contributions from Anna Pettee (5G, 4A), Lauren Page (4B), and Brogan Jones (5A, 300 TY) highlighted the team-wide nature of the performance.

Utah continued to show its defining strengths: athleticism, pace, and a willingness to attack downfield. Wild generated opportunities and moments of offensive rhythm, particularly when able to move the disc laterally and create space. While the result did not fall their way, the building blocks remain evident for a developing roster navigating a demanding early-season schedule. Eva Bell turned in a 283TY, 2A, 2B performance, but Utah lacked the depth to rein in Seattle’s efforts.

Seattle’s 37-10 winning performance ultimately set the standard—one that will shape the league conversation for years ahead.

Game 2: UT @ OR

Defensive Discipline Lifts Soar to First Ever Home Win

Oregon Soar secured a composed win built on defensive discipline and steady offensive execution, particularly as the game progressed.

Utah opened with energy, moving the disc quickly, looking to create space downfield and early separation. That early pace translated into competitive possessions and opportunities to challenge Oregon’s defense.

As the game settled, Oregon made key adjustments—tightening defensive pressure and limiting clean continuation looks, especially in the red zone. Those moments proved decisive, as Soar converted stops into breaks and extended their lead, and Utah started to lose steam in their second game of the weekend.

Rachel Egan delivered a standout performance with 6 assists and 4 blocks, while Caity Winterbottom (4G, 1B, 1A, 246 RY) and Zoe Luke (4G) provided consistent finishing downfield.

Utah continued to compete throughout, with Eva Bell (2A, 2B, 358 TY) leading the offensive effort. Their ability to generate opportunities remained clear, even as Oregon’s defensive efforts became more effective. While Utah outscored Oregon in Q2, the 4 point gap created in both Q1 and Q3 proved too much to overcome.

Oregon’s consistency ultimately carried the result, but competitiveness on both sides remained a defining feature of the matchup with the final score landing at 19-12.